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Masteroast and BRITA join forces to educate the industry on coffee

12th Mar 2013 - 09:54

Through this tie-up, Masteroast will be able to provide their 400 coffee distribution customers with a consistent quality of water, so that they can deliver unvarying, great tasting coffee in the out of home market.

British Turkey Awards 2013 - now open for entries

11th Mar 2013 - 14:50

The 17th edition of the annual awards for the best British turkey products comprises 12 carefully selected categories – including retail and foodservice sectors.

KFC marks National Apprenticeship Week with national rollout of Intermediate Apprenticeships

11th Mar 2013 - 12:31

The roll-out, which follows a well-received trial period, will provide those in an entry-level position at KFC with the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification. By the end of the year, 3,000 KFC staff will have the opportunity to study for the City & Guilds-accredited qualification, which is the equivalent of five GCSEs.

Healthy eating chain Tossed commits to ‘less salt, please’ campaign

11th Mar 2013 - 11:25

Salt Awareness Week runs from Monday 11th to Sunday 17th March, and the aim is to show that everybody, including chefs, can use less salt and still enjoy the full flavour of their food.

New takeaway concept from Wasabi founder plans 12 sites by 2015

8th Mar 2013 - 10:45

‘KIMCHEE to go’, named after its flagship restaurant on High Holborn, will open a 1,951 sq ft site on the Strand on the 2nd April, closely followed on 22nd April with a 2,235 sq ft site on New Oxford Street. Open all day, seven days a week, the affordable menu will introduce a range quick and healthy Korean dishes. All dishes will be available to eat-in or take-away with an average spend of £6 per head.

The hospitality industry gears up for National Apprenticeship Week

7th Mar 2013 - 08:50

The events will be held throughout England and will include a variety of interactive workshops, seminars, employer surgeries, and online activities. Suzy Jackson, executive director of the Hospitality Guild, said that the events being held during National Apprenticeship Week were designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences.

Patisserie Valerie steams ahead with expansion into London stations

5th Mar 2013 - 15:10

These latest acquisitions, all former Paul sites, comes after the company has already increased its locations by over 50% in the last two years, taking the total to over 100 sites now under the gro

Hospitality sector invited to enter FDF Awards

5th Mar 2013 - 10:35

The new awards are now open for entry – giving all companies within the food and drink supply chain the chance to show their customers and competitors that they are leading the way. The awards have been launched to coincide with the Food and Drink Federation’s centenary and include a number of categories for both individuals and companies.

Lotus Bakeries is official sponsor of UK Coffee Week

5th Mar 2013 - 10:05

Lotus will give away a total of over half a million co-branded wrapped biscuits to all those outlets that register to join the scheme. To take part, cafes, coffee shops, workplaces and other catering establishments can simply log on to www.ukcoffeeweek.com and register to receive their packs. Organised by the Allegra Foundation Ltd, UK Coffee Week is the nationwide charitable programme that celebrates the UK coffee sector, whilst raising vital funds to deliver clean drinking water projects in coffee-producing countries.

The Brakes Group revamps its website

5th Mar 2013 - 09:30

The new-look website, www.brake.co.uk, includes a number of changes to the design, structure and functionality. Key changes include clearer text and images and simpler content, improving the overall look and feel of the site and making it easier to navigate. A new product search feature and a ‘Recently Viewed Product’ facility, which displays the user’s last 20 searches, has also been designed to help customers with their purchasing decisions and ensure they stay on top of the latest products and trends.